Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. To advance development effectiveness, we provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity-building services. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.
Project Description:
On January 19, 2023, USAID/Tanzania awarded International Business Initiatives (IBI) and SI a four-year contract for the Tanzania Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Adaptation (T-MELA) Activity. This activity is to assist the USAID/Tanzania Mission with strategy- and activity-level performance monitoring, evaluation, and learning. This activity will also provide data gathering and verification, data visualization (including Geographic Information Systems), data quality assessments, impact and performance evaluations, assessments, organizational learning, and collaboration among USAID’s implementing partners and DO teams.
USAID Tanzania’s HRH Initiatives: Afya Endelevu and HRH Development and Retention Awards
USAID/Tanzania has commissioned SI to conduct a performance evaluation of USAID/Tanzania HRH Activities. USAID Tanzania’s HRH initiatives include the “Afya Endelevu” and the “HRH Development and Retention” awards. Afya Endelevu primarily targets the HCW shortage in Tanzania by adopting sustainable methods in recruitment, deployment, and management. It encompasses three core objectives: 1) Efficient allocation and deployment of qualified healthcare workers, 2) Ensuring HRH support aligns with the national policies and guidelines, and 3) Advocacy for robust HRH leadership and management systems. Concurrently, the HRH Development and Retention Activity focuses on two pivotal health system challenges. The first challenge relates to the utilization of data in HRH planning and allocation at the national level. While the WISN+POA data system has enhanced HRH data usage at the local government level, there’s a need to integrate it with national-level systems, especially within the Ministry of Health. The second challenge pertains to growth barriers faced by the private health sector, such as regulatory constraints and capital shortages. This activity offers technical support to private health entities, aiming to design and implement sustainable operational and financial models. In the long run, fostering growth in the private health sector can create more employment opportunities, accommodating HRH professionals who cannot find placement in the public health domain.
Purpose and use of Afya Endelevu and HRH Evaluation:
The intent of this evaluation is to conduct individual activity evaluations of USAID Tanzania’s HRH activities while also providing an overall picture of what the Mission’s HRH programming has achieved over the last 3-4 years and what potential investment opportunities remain unaddressed. This will provide the HSS Team with the information and learnings that it needs to inform the next round of HRH activity designs.
The primary users of this evaluation will be USAID Tanzania Health Office staff, as it will be directly used in the new activity design. However, the evaluation may also be shared with Government of Tanzania officials and other development partners who work in the HRH field, to share lessons learned and better improve the overall HRH sector in the country.
Position Description:
SI is seeking a Data Analyst/Survey Consultant (local) to support the Team Lead in conducting the Afya Endelevu and HR evaluation. This is a consulting position with an estimated period of performance of October 2023 – April 2024. The estimated level of effort (LOE) for the Specialist will be 47 days with expected travel of up to 4 weeks in Tanzania. The Specialist will report directly to the evaluation Team Leader.
The Data Analyst/Survey Consultant shall be an English and Kiswahili speaker with strong data analysis and survey management experience. She/he will support the TL in survey management and data analysis at all stages of the evaluation including survey programming and analysis of all the indicators. The Data Analyst/Survey Consultant will support TL in managing the data collection firm on survey management. The Analyst will work under the guidance of the TL and Senior Assessment and Evaluation Specialist in Tanzania and SI’s Project Director in Washington DC.
*This is a local position, and only Tanzanian applicants will be considered*
Responsibilities:
The Data Analyst/Survey Consultant will:
- Work collaboratively with the Team Lead, T-MELA’s Chief of Party, and Senior Assessment and Evaluation Specialist.
Survey design and planning: Collaborate with the evaluation team to design and plan the evaluation, including developing evaluation objectives, analysis plan, sampling strategies, questionnaire design, and data collection methods. - Questionnaire programming: Program questionnaires using digital data collection platforms (e.g., Nfield, Survey123, SurveyCTO, ODK, Kobo Toolbox) and ensure that they are user-friendly, culturally appropriate, and align with the project’s objectives.
- Training and capacity building: Train and support local data collection teams, including enumerators and supervisors, on data collection methodologies, digital data collection tools, and ethical considerations.
- Monitoring data collection: Monitor the data collection process to ensure quality, troubleshoot any issues that arise during fieldwork, and provide ongoing support and guidance to the local data collection team.
- Oversee observational site visits to review the WISN+POA data system for expansion to include national level data.
- Data management: Oversee and support the local firm in data management activities, including data storage, cleaning, validation, and quality assurance processes.
- Data analysis: Conduct quantitative data analysis using statistical software (e.g., STATA, SPSS, R, SAS) to identify key findings and trends, and interpret results in the context of the project objectives.
- Reporting and presentation: Develop comprehensive analytical reports, presentations, and policy briefs based on survey findings, and present results to project stakeholders, including donors, government officials, and other relevant parties.
- Ethical considerations: Ensure that all data collection activities adhere to ethical guidelines and respect the rights and dignity of the participants.
- Collaboration: Work closely with project team members and the contracted local firm to ensure that data collection and analysis activities are well-coordinated and aligned with the project’s goals.
Deliverables:
With support from USAID/T-MELA and team members, the Data Analyst will be expected to provide draft inputs and revisions into the production of the following, and participate in presentations as directed by the Team Leader:
Final Evaluation Design: A detailed, full evaluation design and work plan following an initial consultation with USAID that will include chosen methodologies and data collection tools.
Kick-off meeting/In brief: A PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation summarizing the Inception Report for USAID/T-MELA and key partners prior to the launch of data collection.
Findings Conclusions and Recommendations (FCR) Matrix: An analysis tool through which data is triangulated and findings, conclusions, and recommendations specific to each evaluation question are produced. Two FCR matrixes are expected, a preliminary document after the first full week of data collection, and a final matrix at the end of the data analysis period.
Preliminary Findings PPT: The team will present the key findings to the wider USAID/Tanzania Mission through a PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation. The TL is expected to update this PowerPoint after the final report.
Draft Report: A draft report with fully developed findings, conclusions, and recommendations, no longer than 30 pages excluding annexes, will be submitted to the T-MELA COP who will submit to the USAID COR for T-MELA activity. The format will include an executive summary, table of contents, methodology, findings, and recommendations. USAID/T-MELA and key local stakeholders will provide comments on the draft report.
Final Report: The team will submit a final report that incorporates responses to USAID’s/partner’s comments and suggestions. The report will be submitted electronically in English. The report will be disseminated within USAID and key stakeholders.
Qualifications and Skills:
The Data Analyst/Survey Consultant must have/hold:
- Education: A master’s degree or higher in Statistics, Data Science, Education, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field. A PhD is an added advantage.
- Experience: At least 7-10 years of experience in data analysis, survey design, and implementation, preferably in the public health or nutrition sectors.
- Technical expertise: Strong skills in quantitative data analysis and visualization using statistical software such as STATA, SPSS, R, or SAS.
- Programming questionnaires: Proficiency in programming questionnaires using digital data collection platforms, such as SurveyCTO, Nfield, Survey123, ODK, or Kobo Toolbox, for implementation in the field.
- Survey design: Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing household surveys, preferably in the nutrition, public health, or development sector.
- Data quality assurance: Proven track record in data quality assurance, data cleaning, and data validation processes.
- Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
- Report writing: Experience in preparing high-quality analytical reports, presentations, and policy briefs based on survey findings and data analysis.
- Ethical considerations: Familiarity with ethical considerations in research and data collection, particularly as they pertain to vulnerable populations and nutrition interventions.
Level of Effort (LOE): Expected up to 47 days. Only actual time spent is billable.
Expected timeline: October 2023– April 2024
The selection and interview will be performed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
To apply, please merge both your CV and a cover letter into one PDF file and submit it through the online portal.
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